Wesley Merritt

Wesley Merritt (June 16, 1834 – December 3, 1910) was a general in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. He is noted for distinguished service in the cavalry.

Frontier Duty & West Point

After the war's end, Merritt continued to serve in the cavalry along the frontier. He was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the regular army and commanded the 9th Cavalry out of Fort Leavenworth. He served on the frontier until being appointed superintendent of West Point, a post he filled from 1882 to 1887. In 1887 he was appointed a brigadier general in the regular army.

Related Topics:
Lieutenant colonel - Fort Leavenworth - West Point - 1882 - 1887 - Brigadier general

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